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Sharing in Parent Appreciation Week, the Pre-K students at Cotton ES have fun at the Teddy Bear Picnic, held in the gym for parents and students.

Bonham Academy 4th graders take a starring role in the school's " Wax Museum of Texas History." Each student dresses as a historic character and presents an oral presentation on how that person made a difference.

Three athletes at Highlands HS signed letters of intent to play college sports May 23. Americo Ayala (golf at Allen College in Kansas), Vernon Lott (track at University of Incarnate Word), and Henry Morin (football at Presentation College in South Dakota).

Fox Tech’s Destiny Borrego represented SAISD at the UIL State Academic Tournament in Austin May 21. Destiny was a first alternate in Poetry. At the District meet, she won the gold medal, and at Region, she finished fourth. Her coach is Jennifer Cassanova.

Congressman Joaquin Castro stops by Rhodes MS to address Young Achievers (college readiness program) and the National Junior Honor Society.

Receiving awards from the Talented Tenth Scholars San Antonio are Sam Houston HS students. These holders of doctoral degrees encourage young men to earn their own Ph.D.

Students from all grade levels display their art at the annual Districtwide 2013 Art Showcase. Student creations ranged from traditional water-color paintings to multidimensional displays.

Enthused about recruiting students into the Jefferson HS Architecture and Environmental Studies Magnet during the program’s open house are Alfredo Ornelas (left) and Amir Valenzuela.

Partnering with the Wilson ES Boy Scouts is the Order of the Arrow. This Native American ceremonial group will work with them this summer in adventure training.

Everyone is all smiles at Carvajal ECEC May 22. The school was featured live on the Fox TV Morning Show for winning an education grant from the SAISD Foundation. Pictured (l-r) are Teacher Erica Hernandez, Director Sonya Cardenas and Reporter Sylvia Rincon.

SAISD Trustees and Interim Superintendent Dr. Sylvester Perez treat Student Advisory Board to the School Board members to gifts and lunch in honor of their service.

Schenck ES students learn how to navigate out of a mock smoke-filled room and other safety tips through participating in the city’s Fire Department SAFE house program.

Rudy Martinez, Lanier HS Explorers program’s assistant police chief, receives the Excellent Leadership Award from San Antonio Police Department representatives.